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Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian Delight

I guess everybody knows what Choole Bhature is (at least everybody in India Knows about Chhole Bhature). Well, if you don?t know then here is a brief introduction to ?What is Chhole Bhature? followed by the recipe. Choley Bhature is a popular North Indian fast food. The dish seems to be originated in the state of Punjab and is known throughout the country for its delicious tangy taste. The dish actually can?t be categories under one category. It falls under Indian Fast food, Street Food, complete Food, Breakfast item etc.. The dish is usually accompanied by chilled lassi / Chhas / raita, Pi...

Big Fat Sunday Brunches in Pune

Sunday is the most sought after day of the whole week. Plans are made for days in advance. So what if you haven?t made any plans, or if like the best laid ones, your?s to go downhill too? Simple! Get yourself pampered by indulging in a Sunday brunch. To experience the most unique and mouth watering delicacies and unlimited drinks late on Sunday afternoon seems like a dream come true. Many of the restaurants, that you can visit for a Sunday Brunch, also offer you a free dip in the pool.

Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food of M...

Wada pav and bata wada are the two most common street foods in Maharashtra. The basic content of the to snacks are same and the main thing being the wada. The wada is actually a deep fried potato cutlet with thick gram floor covering.? Batata wada is the only cutlet part and the wada pav is the cutlet served with bread. ?

Ujjain - A Religious and Spiritual Tourist Destinati...

Ujjain is one of the holy cities of India situated in Madhya Pradesh. The city has numerous religious places that are a must visit destinations in India. Anybody who wants to discover the spiritual India and has interest in Gods and Goddesses, Ujjain is the best place. The place has various ancient temples that date back to 10th and 11th century. There are ancient caves which are believed to be in existence since the time of Mahabharata. Ujjain was once the center of astrology and astronomy and was hub where philosophers from across the country have come to research various aspects of spiri...

Different styles of Draping a saree (Pictures)

I believe that saree draping is an art that evolves with a lot of practice. Though for beginners draping a saree is not less than rocket science but for an expert it is a cheese walk. In the beginning it may take up to few hours to properly tie up the saree but once you expertise in draping, it will not take more than 5 minutes. Once you know and are comfortable in draping a saree, then you can practice different styles of wearing or wrapping a saree. Try these out, create your own style of wrapping or just perfect the style you prefer. Just remember to wear your saree neatly, custom ta...

Most common style of wearing a saree

A Saree is the simplest and the most elegant attire worn by women in India. The practicality, simplicity and the elegance makes the 6 meter drape the favorite and most comfortable dress. If draped properly it is the most sensuous, graceful and stylish attire a women can ever wear. A saree is an outfit which reveals as much as it hides. Wearing a saree is an art which is polished by practicing it again and again. It is very important to drape it properly, a clumsily draped sari can break the look of the saree and you personality as well.

Saree - Six Yards of Sheer Elegance

A Saree is a long piece of cloth of sheer elegance and grace. The 6 yard piece is the most popular and widely worn ladies dress across India. The style of wearing saree in different regions of India is different. The length of Saree varies from region to region. It may range from four meters to nine meters. The unstitched piece of cloth is draped around the body, one end tied on the waist and the other is left open behind the left shoulder with pleats in front. The sari is worn over peticot, which is like a long skirt, along with Blouse that matches with saree.